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Red Sox power rankings: A franchise cornerstone is at the top

COMMENTARY

The Red Sox have recovered their season to the extent that despite a repugnant start they approach its midpoint in the thick of the American League wild-card race — and for that they have baseball’s fifth-best road record to thank. After sweeping the Orioles and taking a series from the Central-leading Twins, the Sox are 24-18 in enemy territory.

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Of course, the Sox have needed to be that good on the road because of how mediocre they’ve been at home.